Our First Tornado

We had bad storms on Monday night, and we had to head to the basement to take cover.
Thankfully, the tornado that was spotted didn't do any damage to our neighborhood. Here we all are hanging out under the steps. Matilda slept through the whole thing.
I used to find storms exciting. They never ever scared me. Until last night. It's totally different when you have the baby to worry about.

Church Clothes

Most of the time Matilda just wears jammies or a diaper, but on Sundays I get to put her in her little dresses and fancy hats for church and she looks so cute! Check out the pinkness from this week!

I got my hands back!

My baby wrap arrived today and it works great! Matilda is happy and snuggly in there, I'm more comfortable and I can actually do things with both hands again! It's awesome!
Here she is all wrapped up.

One Month

Matilda was one month old on Monday so we went to visit the pediatrician for a check up.

She's perfect! She's been gaining almost an ounce a day and now weighs 9 pounds 2 1/4 ounces.
She has grown as well and is now 22 1/2 inches long!
She is in the 90th percentile for height and the 50th percentile for weight. If she keeps that up we'll have to get her into basketball!

As far as other developments go, she's eating well, she only wakes up twice at night and is learning to put herself to sleep if we put her down drowsy. She started smiling at us purposefully last week--which is just the best thing ever, and she has even rolled over a few times while we've been doing "tummy time."

She's healthy and strong and a good happy baby, which makes me a happy mommy!

MORE!

I love to eat. I eat about every 2 hours all day long!




I'm a bit of a messy eater sometimes...



But it's ok! Everything looks cute on me!

Cheese!

Matilda started smiling at us on Tuesday! She saves most of her smiles for daddy, but it's just so cute to see her happy!

Two Little Piggies

The wonderful people at our bank sent Matilda a piggy bank that is almost as big as she is! Look at how cute!

Congratulations!

My sister, Natalie, and her husband, Chase, had their son! Boston Scott Christy was born at 5:29 pm on July 29th. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21.5 inches long! Mom and baby are both doing well, and Matilda can't wait to meet her cousin!

Congraulations, Nan and Chase, I'm sure you'll be great parents and I'm so happy that you're going to be experiencing that joy along with us.

Welcome to the world, Boston! Happy birthday!

Something Different

Now that Matilda has got the hang of her feedings, Daddy gets to give her a bottle every now and then. They both really seem to enjoy it, and Matilda will even take it cold, which is great because it makes it a lot easier for us to go out a bit!

Go Cubs, Go!

Still in first place!

Yumm-o

Mmmmmm, donkey.


What? I'm not allowed to eat him?


I wasn't doing anything!

Winners

We have three winners in the baby forecasting contest:

My sister, Natalie, guessed 20.5 inches long--she was the closest since Matilda was 21 inches.

Grandma Gustafson guessed 8 pounds 9 ounces--Mattie was 8 pound 8 ounces.

And our friend, Carol, guessed July 4 as the birthdate, and she was right on the mark!

Joanne has waived her prize, but Nat and Carol will enjoy diaper immunity.

Congratulations!

So tough!

Sometimes you're just mad.


But sometimes Mommy can make you cheer up.


The whole thing is very tiring.

Awake and Asleep

Matilda has been spending a lot more time awake and alert now. She loves to sit in her little seat and look at us and her mirror and her toys.


She has been spoiled lately and only likes to nap in my lap, but when she naps, she naps likes she means it!

Love Pooh

Matilda has a little Tigger, Pooh and Eyeore set of stuffed dolls that are just her size, and she loves to snuggle them!

First Outing

Matilda started going out this week. On Tuesday she went to Target and visited Daddy and Grandpa Gustafson at the office. On Wednesday, Grandpa Greene came to visit and she went out shopping again, and today, we went out to lunch together and for a walk in the park.
True, she has slept through most of these outings (mercifully!), but I think she's enjoying it!

Spoiled Baby

Grandma Gustafson came to visit Friday and brought Matilda some lovely silver. Now the baby has her own engraved silver spoon and fork, and a silver rattle with her monogram (check it out--she's wearing it on her arm).

First Bath

Matilda had her first real bath today. She cried her fair share (she just hates to be naked!) but she clearly tolerated it much better than her sponge baths! Now she's all clean, and she looked so darn cute all snuggled in her baby bath robe afterwards.

Sunday Afternoon

The seat from Matilda's swing comes off so she can use it as a seat around the house. It vibrates, which is really soothing for her. We're spending the afternoon hanging out in bed as a family, and she's so happy in her her little chair!

So Serious